I applied online. I interviewed at Options for Learning (West Covina, CA) in Apr 2026
Interview
The processes was way too long and drawn out. The people were nice at least initially, but the process was disrespectful. I interviewed with HR, two hiring managers, an outside agency the org was using. I prepared questions and interviewed an SME to do a required writing assessment. I did a panel interview, after which, they said they'd let me know in a week. A week goes by -- crickets. So, I reach out and get an automated reply -- the same kind they probably sent somebody who was eliminated in the second round. I was disappointed, but what can you do? I sent a reply asking for more information about why I wasn't selected. HR responds with a completely AI generated response about how the other candidate had experience that more closely aligned with the job. Ok, makes sense. No reply from either of the hiring managers. I wait a couple weeks, then check out who they hired on LinkedIn. The other candidate's primary experience was writing puff pieces at a celebrity magazine.
I get that some of this comes off as aggrievement -- that's because it is. haha
It was over two months of interviewing, waiting, researching and preparing for an automated email rejection. For one of the interviews, I was given less 24 hours notice, went out and bought a dress shirt since I was on vacation (which I told them) and I still took the interview.
Cool mission-driven organization though. :-)